Introduction is a given!

Welcome to my incredible world! Not sure if that’s what you want to do. But, here you are. I am just a scientist writing into the void, sharing my perspective and challenges as an ambiverted (lot of folks don’t consider this as a personality type, but everything is allowed here) human.

I chose Science as a career and followed my dream, doing the right thing each step of the way. It was hard work fuelled by passion and sheer stubbornness that led me to where I am. But, then I realized that I am in an environment that doesn’t really boost me as a whole. I love doing my Science. But I have no one to talk to about it. I thought about tweeting my ideas or perhaps starting a Science blog or a podcast. That’s still on the works. In the meanwhile, I really wanted to understand why I am in a place that I dont really want to be and still want to be. You guessed right. The typical Schrödinger’s cat situation.

My confidante didn’t really get me and gave me something to think about- Research is mostly a solitary job well suited for introverts. Does that mean that I don’t belong it? Ever since my preteen years, all I wanted to do is become a Scientist. I loved the thrill of understanding new concepts, how things work, thinking about problems and trying to solve them, I still do. I also enjoy being around people. My mind craves for social interactions time to time. I also vehemently protect my me-time and like to work alone without distractions. I enjoy trying out new hobbies or enhancing known ones and become super invested in them. I am adventurous and can discuss any topic with anyone. I speak my mind out often and can’t seem to stay ‘quiet’ all the time. I am currently in a very quiet environment with no one around. So much conflict there.

Hence, the curious case of the ambiverted scientist. Where do we lie in the spectrum? Are there more folks like me? If not, I am just an ambiverted scientist writing into the void to let all the unsaid words out!

Ciao.